On 18 June, the Australian Government announced targeted sanctions on 60 vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, marking the first time Australia has imposed such sanctions.
According to Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Russia uses these shadow fleet vessels to circumvent international sanctions and sustain its illegal and immoral war against Ukraine. Operating under deceptive practices, including flag-hopping, disabling tracking systems, and operating with inadequate insurance, the shadow fleet enables the illicit trade of Russian oil and other sanctioned goods.
These sanctions reinforce Australia’s consistent commitment to ensuring Russia, and those enabling its illegal invasion of Ukraine, face consequences.
… said Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong
Alongside those of key international partners, including Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union, these sanctions help starve the Russian war economy of oil revenue. Australia has imposed over 1,400 sanctions in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
We will continue to take coordinated and decisive action to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and disrupt Russia’s ability to fund its aggression. Australia once again calls on Russia to immediately end this war and withdraw from Ukrainian territory. We remain steadfast in our support for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
… the Minister concluded.
